GALLERY: Up close and personal with Lee Kernaghan

The country artist revealed an intimate side as Daily Mercury Club members got treated to an exclusive night

Sofie Formica chats with Lee Kernaghan on stage at the Mackay Club event. Picture: Tony Martin

COUNTRY artist Lee Kernaghan revealed a more intimate side as he told stories and played for the Daily Mercury Club at Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre.

Fans sang along to his classic songs such as Outback Club and Flying with the King, an ode to late country legend Slim Dusty.

Three audience members walked away with the lucky door prizes of signed guitars.

Habana farmer and long-time Kernaghan fan Val Baretta said he was stoked to have been a winner.

Adding a bit of fancy dress flair to the VB Gold Amateur Race Day were Duane and Leah Morris, left, and Taureon and Casey Ruston, of Mackay, who spent the afternoon at the race track. Picture: Photos Peter Holt

"The first thing I've got to do is buy a case and it's going straight to the loft," Mr Baretta said.

He said Kernaghan was inspirational with great respect for the country and that his favourite song was definitely She's my Ute.

The Daily Mercury Club hosted the event on Friday night, raising more than $4000 for the Black Dog Ride charity that raises awareness of depression and suicide.

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